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YOL. LXXX.
STATE GRANGE IN SESSION,
ive egates from Usntire Lonnly~Mensnres
Ady cated by the Body,
I'he Pennsylvania State Grange
wi.ich held its anousl session at West
¢ ‘heater, last week, was largely attend- |
2 1 by both official delegates and mem-
ura of Bubordinate Granges through-
out the state.
One of thé subjests under discussion
was the oleomargarine law, The law
was passed through the eflorts of ti
Grange influev es,
made that the
The
pictous of the motive of thos»
and now a peters:
is law should bie
strengthened Grange is =u
Wir
have been advocating the repeal of 1h
old law, and the passage of a new one,
Oleo interests arn ta bo on
the bottom of this
quently the Gravge is opposed to
supposed
movement, conse
CLE
change in the law
The sentiment of the order is strong
ly in favor of loeal option, the
lain, Rev. J WW. Jehoson, of
Milford, expressing the feeling
# Local option
American method of dealing with t}
temperance question, and it is the sur
chap
Nea
thus:
the truy
is ost
means of overcoming one of the greal-
est evils of our time.
“ Well vuougn do I realize,”
tinued, ** that granger i
strongly iu favor of Lhe aroused
ment for local optiol Ye
than mere thought
he co
every loyal
senti-
ft there mus
be something wot
and favor if this
is to count for anything st Harrisburg
I'here must be
Weeping movelieul
There must be action !
effort !
HEhanme vauia ll’ he add-
the dark blot
disgraceful that a
on Penney
ad |
i=
ed, scornfully.
on the map. It
state of such prominencs Las it lined
ap for the loesl option movement long
Pennsylvania stands in the ub-
ago. :
Mf the
enviable position of being one «
w lich
states east of the Rockies
$4
seven
hiss optio IAW,
secretary J. |
Liiere are
Lr JOR
Atlan reg i thst |
t » " $ + 14
ju Pennsylvania foday 6191
granges, with a
wore than 40000. Of these
i
ubership of
619
Long iL
Or-
gauizstions thirty have been uewly es |
tablished in the last year, snd eight
have been revived. During the year
initiated, and
the
6449 members have been
1037 of
crganizatlions
Lhe =e ave joined new |
All masters of subordinate Grauges |
are delegates to the slate Urange, snd
have the privilege of taking with Lhem
their wives, who also Lave a
The masters of the vari
vole.
us Granges io |
iy of
Centre county, the me jor whom |
attended Lhe ses:ions ui ‘yest Chester,
are nppetided ©
i). Keller, Centre Ha
Progress—{
Benner Vy
r. Madisonbar
Duley, Howard
Hess, Phi
nes F, Coss, Port Mati
psourg
ia
ss pe
Garman's Opera House, Dee. 24,
i
A feature of the scwron at Gsriuan » |
Opera house Will be Lhe
Lymsu H December
The sublime spectacle of
Zambesi rushing over the great
pice forming Victoria Falls, as revesli-
fil the te
BppeRTance ol |
24h, |
iguty
preer- |
Howe,
ine
ed by the magic cameras, “
holder with awe,
I's
come
sejenee and art of a modern paval bat
tle. Itis the greatesi uaval display
ever photographed. The
of attack were planned for review by
King Edward,
thrailing and world-wide interest,
Avpother scene, Inid in the depth of
the African juugie, revesie one thou.
sand coolies laying one mile of rai
fosd track in sixty minutes Sti
another feature of Lhe evening's en
tertainment shows every feature of
disnmond mining in the Premier dis
mond mine, located ner Pretoria,
je magnificent naval aliack wii
as un wonderful revelation of
sid possesses RI en-
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Centres County Arsccintion,
Thre Centre County Association of
Philadelphia is making plane for ie
Avnusl Banquet (0 be held in thw
city some time early, in February. Aw
ft is the wish of the commit'ee in
charge to have a large delegation of
the present residents of Centre county
attend the banguet, It is requested
that all those who nay possibly be iu
Philadelphia about that time will for
ward thelr names to the secrclary at
onoe,
Founrest N, MAGEE, Becretary,
Commonwealth Trust Buildiog,
Philadelphia,
SUICIDE OF COLLEGE PROFESSOR,
Prof, George UU. Butz Jumped to His Death
from Attle Window of Yenusylvania
state Qollege,
Shortly after eight o'clock Saturday
limp, lifeless body of
morning the
front entrance of the main building at
Pennsylvania State College. The
man had committed suicide "by cast-
ing himgelf from the attic —fifth story
Death was instant, as the
were broken, and
window.
neck and both legs
the top of his head crushed.
Prof. Butz had in bad health
for some time, and a few days previous
to Baturdsy had returned from a pri-
vale sanitariom by
his friends that his physical condition
had not improved, but on the fatal
morning he arose early and told Mrs,
Butz thst he felt better, and was going
to his office to work. The news was
s0 encouraging to his wife that
thought the customary close watching
wis unnecessary, snd unaccompanied
Prof. Buz
building
two janito
been
It was. observed
she
wen
On
t to the main college
the stairs
different
a pleas-
ascending
on
with
On
H met
Wer:
were hailed
ant “good morning.” reaching
threw off
the win- |
mented uan
hoisted
thie attic Le oO
his bint mid Ov Te mt,
{ to his death, |
born in Newcastle, |
1, 1863, being a
dow
Prof
this state,
at v ’
Butz wa
February
He entered the
class at Pennsylvaunis State College in
1880 years later,
Sever spent in Bouthern
Californis, aud in 1887 he accepled the
position of Lorticuliuralist at the ex-
He became sssis-
land. Sophomore
r Liiree
BE
al yrars were
graduati
tation.
Revison became the
in 1502. Bhe sur-
LWO sOnSs, (Gerald and
Ems
Butz
Mias
we 0 also
A.
Bulz
Vives
Charies
Prof. was promivently con-
He was a member of
church, thirty-
sisson, s Democrat in
nighly regarded by the
student body aud citizens of his town.
I'he held Mon-
day, luterment st Pive Hall,
the Presbyterian a
second degree
nolitics
, and
funeral services were
AA
No Paper Next Week,
It is time for the appearance of this
semi-annual notice to inform the read-
ers of the Reporter that pext week is
Christmas week, and that in order to
permit the affice furce to have s bit « f
The office
aud evening
next week.
every
day
of
(his paper, sud all mavkind, a cheer
he editor wishes all the readérs
its true sense, and a
mperous 3 ens throughout 1908
ligule
toni. Bosl
Boal and Mies
of near Cenire
November 23,
f homas
Busi,
usried
WW ilen
ialhiarinue Lot
Hall, were al
Kev. Barshioger,
WM pt
Michigan Grange for Frohibition
1 he Michigan state Grange adopled
vsoluition upon the constitutional
iting all traffic 1u liquor,
i caiman
hebersburyg.
Thomas Royer is ill at present,
Reformed Sune
dey sctivol will give au entertainment
the evening befoie Ubristuas,
Latinas be Wi. Huyett, of Cen-
tre Hall, spel last week
Ulislliess
of
I he members of Lhe
ran KE
a short time
iu iown ol
Four clitldren arry Bair, who
ug their grandpareuts, Mr. and Mrs,
Win. Bair, at ibis place.
Now, sir, Editor, io a few days will
be Uhiisliuas, therclore, your corre-
gpondent wishes you all a Merry
Curistiuss aud a Happy New Year,
Wiss Lodie Weber, who was stayiog
al tis home of Wm Blerly, left last
{ Lursday for Howard, where she will
reminin for a few weeks with her
brother, Thomas,
ihe Reformed church, on which
some extensive and costly repairing
wus done, will be reopened the coming
Aabbalh worning. Conimunion serve
ices will be held in the evening,
Abraham Nearhood, a former resi
dent of this town, but uow living in
oue of the suburbs of Pittsburg, spent
the greater part of the past week here,
shaking hanes with old acquaintances.
Laudlord Eckert will, from all ap-
pesrances, Commence farmiog in the
spring, se he quite recently received a
box containing eleven ears of seed
orn which was sent to him by a friend
in Maine,
RSH MPA PAN
The only opportunity many a fellow
til they h a twang.
is quick to grasp is ap opportunity to
HORSE'S TEETH CRUSHES ARM
Of Merril Walker—Little Girl Cut and
Braised — Log Rolls from Sled sod
Crushes Toe,
A series of accidents happened the
latter part of last week to three young
persons in the vicinity of Centre Hall,
the most serious being caused by a
vicious horse crushing both bones in
the forearm of Merril Walker, a youth
of about seventeen years,
Young Walker and James Tate, the
former being a son of Benner Walker,
west of Centre Hall, went to the barn
Thursday morning of last week to
harness up. the teams for the day's
work, and while in the act of doing so,
a horse heretofore showing a vicious
disposition, grabbed the forearm of
the young man betweer bis teeth and
deliberately lifted him from his feet,
The brute held onto his vietim, throw
ing his head from right to left as
though attempting to lear the arm
from the body. The commotion at-
tracted the stiention of young Tate,
who at once realized that somethiog
must be done to relemse his friend.
Seizing a fork he began beating the
horse on the head, and it was not
until the weapon was reduced to
splinters that the brute released his
Io great pain the young man was
Dr. J. R. G. Allison—summoned, who
discovered that both boues in the fore
arm were broken, the flesh of the arm
badly bruised, aod several minor
bruises over his body.
It was lucky that young Tale was
present at the time of the attack,
otherwise the life of bis friend un-
doubtedly would have been crushed
out,
While on her way home from the
Earlystown school Friday evening,
Ruth Biadf rd was accidentally push-
ed into a passing vehicle by playmates
and received several cuts on her bead
and limbs, but no serious results are
anticipated. The little girl is eleven
years old, and is going to school from
the home of her grandparents, Mr,
and Mrs. George Bradford, while her
father, Albert Bradford, is in a Pbils-
delphia hospital.
It was while loading logs that Bam-
uel Burris, who is assisting William
Walker to stock the Bilger saw mill,
west of Centre Hall, met with an acel-
dent that resulted in the great toe be-
ing crushed and the second toe being
broken, A log was being rolled up a
skid when there was a collapse, Lhe
stick falling ou Burris’ foot,
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LOCALS,
Hleighs are in demand.
For Christmas
furniture store,
presents—Rearick’s
Grip tied up Irvin Bhowers bagin-
ping of this week.
J. Ramuel Rowe is at home al pres-
ent, but expects to go to New York
again in a few days,
Landlord James W. Runkle remains
confined to his room. He is suffering
from sciatic rheumatism.
Walter J. Copenhaver, the Colyer
merchant, is doing quite ag extensive
business in shippiog pork.
M.s. Laura Lee will spend the win-
ter in Allegheny with her son, Arney
fee, She expects to leave Centre
Hall this week,
Mre. John Mitehley, of Williams-
port, was in Centre Hall several days,
haviog come here on account of the
illness of her brother, Constable W.
H. Runkle.
New Year cards ( just the thing to
retarn for a Christmuss greeting you
will receive) on sale. They are a
choice lot. Good enough to seud to
any part of the world.
As yardmaster for the Santa Fe
Railroad Company, at Byracuse, Kan-
sas, David R. Stover is contented With
Lis position. He is a son of Oscar
Stover, of Boalsburg, and went west
LWO years ago.
J. W. Hazel, of Pittsburg, was a
visitor in Penns Velley this week, one
of the places be made a special effort
to stop st being Spring Mills. r,
Hazel is proprietor of the Rising Bun
Hotel, Pittsburg, which is doing =»
good business,
Since the dedication of the new ~gri-
cultural building st State College the
college nuthorities have purchased the
Dr. Christ farm sand are now nego-
tiating for two of the Thompson farms.
With the big increase in the number
of agricultural students it is necessary
to have more ground for experimental
purposes as well as practical farming.
With one hand our Federal Govern.
ment is distributing literature and pay-
ing ' ut honey to encourage forest cul-
ture and save our remaining forests
from ruthless ravage With the other
hand the Government collects a tariff
duty upon imported lumber and wood
pulp, thus olferiog a premium for the
quick destruction of the forests. What
| make a fool of himself,
a screaming farce |
LOCAL AND PERSONAL,
Interest to Reporter Headers,
Millheim Journal
T. R. Btam, of West Union, Iowa,
spent several days the past week with
relatives at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Musser, of
Zion, spent several days during the
week with friends in this place.
T. W. Kreamer, of Renovo, speul a
short time in Millheim Monday. He
is visiting relatives at Aaronsburg.
Rev, Milton I. Jamison, of York, is
spending several days this week with
relatives and friends in this place.
Mra. H. J. Kurzenkopabe, of Harris-
burg, is visiting ber father, Jonathan
Harter, at his home on Penn street
Mr. and Mrs. George Musser and
young son, of Yeagertown, spent the
past week visiting with their parenis.
Simon Bpringer, who is employed at
Buffalo, N. Y., arrived Baturday for a
vigit with his mother, Mrs. Emma
Bprioger.
Mr. and Mrs. J. IL... Weaver, of Al
toons, were arrivals io this place Bat-
urday morniog to spend a week visit
ing with relatives and friends,
Mrs. Agnes Kelley, Mrs. Charles
Ulrieh and Mies Lola Ho wyer, of Lock
Haven, are visiting at the home of Mr,
snd Mrs, George Ulrich.
Lester Musser, who for the past j ear
has been employed at Greensburg, ar-
rived in town Monday morniog to
spend several weeks with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A, C. Musser,
Mrs. John Zeigler, Mrs. Will Fye, of
Mill Hall, and Mrs. Winkleman and
daughter, Sylvia, of Flemington, spent
Buunday with their sister, Mrs. G. W.
Btover, on North street.
James W. Btover, wifeand daughter,
Beatrice, of Berrien Bpriogs, Mich.,
are visiting relatives and friends in
this section. It is twenty-eight years
since Mr, Stover went west, but twelve
years ago he came east for a short
visit at his old home,
Frank Kerstetter, of Penn township,
trapped a large male wild cat, as large
as 8 common dog The fangs in its
mouth were about one inch in length,
as were ils claws. It had the gray
color of the lyux, and was not marked
as are the common wild eats found in
the mountains in this section. It was
a flerce looking snimal and would
have made a terrible antagonist, Dr,
(. ¥, Frank, of this place, bought the
pelt from Mr. Kerstetter, and will
have it mounted.
Democratic Walchman —
HBamuel E. Goss, who about a year
ago sold out his insurance office in this
piace and went to Ladysmith, Wis.
to engage in the lumbering business
with his brother, has returned to
Pennsylvania and is now located at
Juniata, near Altoona.
William 8. Furst, E«q., of Puoiladel-
phis, recently purchased from the
heirs of the late Daviel Rhoads their
haif iuterest in what Las always been
kuown as the Hhosds park, on the
south side of the westeru end of Lian
street, and which was jiintly owned
by the Rhoads and Furst estates. It
is Mr. Furst’s intention to build =
block of three nics residences there, a
project that will likely be carried out
within the next year,
State College Times —
I'he venerable James Hasson, of
Harris township, fell on an icy side
walk Issel week and received painful
injuries.
Mrs. John Miller, of Pine Grove
Mills, has been missing poultry for
several months and all efforts to catch
the purloiner were futile until last Fri-
day night, when a 20-pound coon was
caught in a fox trap.
tdeveral of the agricultural juniors at
Penvsylvania State College made their
aunusal trip to the International Stock
show in Chicago. Those who consti
tuted the party were W, H, Morgan,
E. K. Hibsham, W. F. Gross, O. (,
Bowes, P. I. Wrigley, H. A. Moore,
and Prof. Tomhave, under whose di-
rection the trip was made.
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Christmas Giviog,
In making up your Christmas pres-
ents remember the needy-—those who
cannot repay. By doing so the true
Christmas spirit will be acted,
A————— AA AS ——————
Teo Correspondents,
Although no paper will be issued
next week, you are ssked to send in
your communications at the regular
time as well as the week following.
By doing #0 you will enable the com-
positors to put in type more matter
for the issue of January 2,
———— AP
Do You Borrow Your Neighbor's News.
paper ?
If wo, this will interest you, The
Philadelphia Press offers the daily
edition of that publication for one year
and a twelve blade safety razor ( value
of the paper and razor $8 00) both for
three dollars and fifty cents. All mail
ed upon receipt of order, without
further expenge to you. Don't wait
until the offer is withdrawn, order
today.
A
Preparing for Institute,
| A pumber of farmers met at the
{office of the Centre Reporter Friday
evening, and took the preliminary
action necessary towsrd holdipg the
regular Farmers Ipstitute, February
17th and 18th.
George I. Goodhart, who was
named chairman, presented the pur-
pose of the meeting and spoke of the
great benefits to b e derived from at-
tending the institutes as conducted un-
der state supervision. 8B, W. Bmith
was elected secretary.
The trustees of Progress Grange
offered through their chairman, Hon.
I.. Rhone, Grange Arcadia in which
to hold the institute, The proposition
was accepted.
A committee on program, decorat-
ing, exhibits, music and advertising
was appointed by the chairman,
which committees will be announced
later,
The committee on program was in-
structed to give the whole of the insti.
tute sessions, except that necessary for
music, to the regular institute lectur-
ers, This, of course, will not forbid the
discussion of any question.
Sp — fp A ST ———
Keith's Theatre,
This week Keith's Theatre, Phila.
delphia, has a bill of diversity and re-
finement, Walter C. Kelly is playing
a welcome return in *‘ The Virginia
Judge,” as recently presented before
the King and Queen of England.
“The Laugh of Laughs’ is given by
Clarence Wilbur and his ten funny
folks. A triumphant return is that of
Edwards Davis and a brilliant com-
pany in Mr. Davis’ own great roman-
tic dramas, ** The Unmadking.” The
funniest little peoples ever seen on any
stage are Holden's manikins, snd they
are especially for the children. Kitty
Traney and her ponies and dogs are
another special feature. These are
only a few of the many head-liners on
the bill. There are other comedians,
trapese performers impersonators, ete.
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Christmas Services
Sabbath schools are making prepa-
rations for Christmas services, and the
following dates on which
ices will be held have
the Reporter :
Lutheran,
eve,
Reformed,
evening, 29th.
Salem Reformed, Penn Hall—-Wed-
pnesday evening, 25th.
Cross church, Georges Valley—Suun-
day evening, Z2ad,
Lutheran, Boalsburg — Christmas
eve.
Reformed,
evening.
these serv.
been forwarded
Centre Hall—Christmas
Centre Hall — Bunday
Boalsburg — Christmas
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A Jadge on Dogs
Io charging a jury, Judge Bhay, of
Schuylkill county, made this deciara-
tion ;: * Where an owner of a dog is
notified that his dog has bitten =
human being it is his duty Lo have his
dog shot, and if not he is liable to in-
diciment sod punishment.” The
judge added : * I'ne keeping of a
vicious dog is an old crime under the
common law of England, which has
existed for centuries and is in full force
inthis state. Any man who would
prefer to keep a dog Known to be
dangerous is a citizen Who needs some
gorrectiofis at the hands of the law.”
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Siayer's Name Not Hevealed,
Henry Ionis, of Yeagertown, died
Friday from the effects of a gunshot
wound received Saturday night pre-
vious in a mysterious manner,
Early Bunday morning lopis was
found along the railroad near Burn-
ham Station with a jagged wound in
the right hip, from which sixty-two
shot were taken by the physicians. He
refused to make any statement as to
who his assailant was, or in what
manner he was wounded, His over
coat and outer clothing were not per
forated by the shot.
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Transfer of Keal Estate,
Elizabeth M. Jacobs to J. G. Dauber-
man, May 24, 1907; 2 acres in Centre
Hall. $200.
John P., Harris executor to James
Usldwell, Dee. 12, 1870; premises in
Bellefonte, $500.
May Delia Hallobsugh to Samuel
Deibl, Bept. 9, 1907; premises in Union
twp, $608,
Luther W. Wert to Robert B, Boob,
Nov. 26, 1907; } interest in three Lracts
of land in Penn twp, $400.
Isawe Kinoey, et. ux, to Jacob
Bruogart, May 31, 1879; lot In east
Rebersburg. $150,
Rena Bresnahan to William Weaver
Dec. 7, 1907; 10 acres, 11 perches in
twp.
J.B. Ard to J. B. Heberling, April
9, 1005, lot in Pine Grove. $100.
Chas, H. Foster, ot. al, to J. B,
Dec. 6, 1907; house and lot in Rhllipe.
NO. 50.
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
FROM ALL PARTS,
Merry Christmas to all.
Three to four
Friday night.
inches of snow fell
The date of the next
Centre Reporter will
1908,
issue of the
£3
wy
be January
Lyman H. Howe will be at the Gar-
man Opera House, Tuesday, Decem-
ber 24th.
Penns Valley lodge No, 276, 1. O. O,
F., at Pine Grove Mills, celebrated its
fifty-pinth anniversary in its new hall,
Friday evening.
Get the habit of seeing a nine on
your label, They present a flue ap-
pearance. An eight will do, the
seven is a back number,
Dut
Harry Harshbarger, of Potters Mills,
is in Bellwood, where he will remain
for the winter with his brother, Will-
iam Harshbarger, who is conducting
a dairy.
Samuel RB. Geltig has been appoint-
postmaster at Madisonburg., At
present Mr, Gettig is a of
Aaronsburg, but will move to Madi-
sonburg in the near future,
ed
resident
Preferring a change from farm work,
George Sharer went to Darragh, the
latter part of last week, where he will
run s delivery wagon for of the
Union
one
many stores operated by the
Supply Company.
Boyd Noll, Zion, bought
double frame dwelling
Lamb
Jusephine Cruse.
$2,300,
that piace in
of the
east
Mrs.
Tue price paid was
Mr. Noll expects to move to
the
house on
street, Bellefonte, from
Epring.
An incident on the diamond Satur-
day night emphatically demonstrated
the evil of a licensed hotel Centre
Hail. It was splendid exhi-
tion of the results of tolerating an un-
in
& most
necessary evil. Shocking !
George Wolf succeeds John Baavely
as mail carrier over route three from
Spring Mills. Mr. Wolf acted the
capacity of a sub-carrier several
of
giving good service since having been
appointed the regular carrier.
St. John's Reformed church, in
Millheim, Rev. Donat pastor, was re-
opened Sunday, the sermon having
been preached by Rev. Frank Wetzel,
of Rebersburg. The whole of the
terior of the church was remodeled,
and new chandeliers have also been
added.
The MifMlinburg Times, founded
twenty-three years ago, is pow in the
hands of J. W, Yeisléy, who recently
purchased the pisnt from the Foote
estate. The new editor promises
renders a first-class equipped newsps-
per office and su ail home-print paper,
success (0 Editor Yeisley.
ia
for
years, aud consequently is capable
in.
ils
Mrs, Catharine Oberbolizer, of Dau-
phin county, accompsauied by her
granddaughter, is at al the
home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Colyer,
in Centre Hall Overholizer,
many years ago, lived ia Centre Hall,
on Church street, in ihe house now
owned and occupied by Oliver Birunk.
present
Mrs,
There are yet to be seen many loads
of corn {odder standing in the feids,
and occasionally a bunch of tnbhusked
corn, a condition not observed in his
section st Christmas time in maoy
years. Many farmers hauled large
quantities of unhusked corn into ihe
barns and are now husking st lbheir
leisure. ”
After a tour of the west for a period
of three months, Joseph K. Bitner, of
Farmers Mille, is back again highly
pleased with his trip, which included
a climb up Pikes Peak. He was very
favorably impressed with the west and
its people, and found many former
Centre county people @njoying the
fruits of past industrious days.
Word was received by Al Osmsn
that his niece, Miss Mabel Olive Zor
by, of Salt Lake City, Utab, dsughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Zerby, has
about fully recovered from a serious
and prolonged attack of typhoid fever,
She is now contemplating a trip to
the Pacific Coast, with a view of far-
ther improving her general health,
Two sons of Commissioner John
Dunlap—Newton and Jesse—were em-
ployed on the Mifllinville bridge
which was wrecked. The former was
on the floor of the bridge when it ool
Inpeed, but ae soon as hie fell the struc-
ture shake he jumped into the water,
pearly fifty feet below. Iu landing he
struck his knee against a rock, and
was painfully injared.
Robert Zerby, conpec
Platt-Barber Company,
tour of the west, anc will
ter in Nebraska, and brot
is a possibility that he wil
bis trip to the Pacific Const. Mr.
Z rby will be remembered by many of
the readers of this item, he having
spent a number of his boyhood years
im Centre Hall. =